First Impressions: Cylinder Seals in the Ancient Near East
by Dominique Collon
In First Impressions, Dominique Collon, a leading authority on the subject, traces the history and development of cylinder seals and their role in ancient society.

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Flights of Fancy: An Introduction To Iroquois Beadwork
by Dolores N. Elliott
“Iroquois beadwork is beautiful. It is gaudy. It is fancy. It is simple. It is elegant, intricate, colorful, and amazing. It is all of this and more.

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"The Voyage of King Njoya's Gift"
By Christraud M. Geary
"The Voyage of King Njoya's Gift" explores the fascinating journey, from Africa to the West, of a life-sized beaded sculpture, on display in the National Museum of African Art.

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Wampum Belts of the Iroquois
by Tehanetorenst
Wampum is the most important bead in American history. It was sacred to Native Americans, the Iroquois and their allies, and used in all public events. Europeans turned it into money.

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Bedes Byddying: Medieval Rosaries & Paternoster Beads
By Chris Laning
“An introduction to the history of prayer beads and the origins of the Christian rosary, along with detailed instructions how to make (and wear) your own paternoster beads in the medieval style.”

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History of Jewelry
by Cheryl M. Cassidy
The history of jewelry is a long one, with many different uses among different cultures.  It has endured for thousands of years and has provided various insights into how ancient cultures worked.